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EU objectives for biofuels
1997
12% renewable energy target by 2010
2003 Biofuels use directive
2% target for biofuels in transport fuels by 2005 (1% achieved); 5.75%
by 2010
2003 Energy taxation directive
Not mandatory, but annual reports required
Allowed MS to grant tax reductions and exemptions on biofuels
2007 “Energy Policy for Europe” package
Mandatory target of 10% of biofuels in transport fuels by 2020